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Gastrointestinal surgery in alpacas and llamas.
- Source :
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The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice [Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract] 2009 Jul; Vol. 25 (2), pp. 495-506. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- The clinical signs associated with acute abdominal pain in South American camelids tend to be subtle and less frequent (similar to ruminants) as compared with that of horses. Abdominocentesis and transabdominal ultrasound are useful tools in determining the necessity of an exploratory laparotomy. Preoperative anticipation of the lesion location helps determine the surgical approach to the abdomen. Perioperative management is vital to improve chances for survival. Timely surgical intervention for correctable gastrointestinal lesions is expected to minimize postoperative complications and improve outcomes.
- Subjects :
- Animals
Gastrointestinal Diseases surgery
Gastrointestinal Tract anatomy & histology
Gastrointestinal Tract physiology
Postoperative Complications veterinary
Camelids, New World anatomy & histology
Camelids, New World physiology
Digestive System Surgical Procedures veterinary
Gastrointestinal Diseases veterinary
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1558-4240
- Volume :
- 25
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 19460651
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvfa.2009.02.007